For those of you that are on a diet, specifically a low carb diet, but are craving for sushi or just love sushi so much and want it so badly. Allow me to introduce to you sushi without rice! Yes, sushi without rice! It is a great option for people on a low carb diet or has diabetes. Sushi without rice is a great option for those that want to try something new too! Don’t know what sushi without rice is? Don’t worry, in this article you can find all the information you need and in the end, there is even a sushi without rice recipe! Keep on reading to find out more!

Sushi Without Rice

Sushi without rice is not new, in fact, there is similar sushi in Japan that is sometimes served without rice. However, for western sushi, where rice is often layered on the outside of the sushi, sushi without rice seems rather new and different. Also, with the recent popularization of diets such as ketogenic or paleo diets where carbohydrate intake is discouraged, sushi without rice seems like the perfect option. Especially because sushi often includes healthy protein and vegetables, making the dish a great option for those that are in the diet. In addition, sushi without rice is a lot easier to wrap or roll in comparison with regular sushi. Now let us take a look at the Japanese sushi without rice.

Japanese Temaki Roll

As mentioned above, sushi without rice is not new. In Japan, there is a type of sushi called Temaki. Temaki can be directly translated to me Hand Rolls. Unlike the regular sushi, the sushi are much simpler and as the name suggests, you simply roll it with your hands. The nori is rolled up like a cone instead of the regular cylindrical shape. With the ingredients piled on beautifully, temaki sushi often looks like a bouquet of delicious ingredients. While most temaki sushi might include rice, many of the temaki sushi are without rice for diabetics or people who just prefer sushi without rice. Another amazing thing about this type of sushi is you can be as creative as you want with the ingredients. You can add cooked ingredients like fried shrimp or fresh raw tuna with shiso leaves for a fresh taste.
All this talk about food is making me hungry, let us take a look at a recipe for this sushi without rice.

Sushi Without Rice: Protein Packed Option

For those of you that are looking for a more protein-based healthy sushi roll, this one is the perfect one. Let’s jump straight into this healthy sushi without rice recipe!

Ingredients:

• 2 sheets of nori
• 1 cucumber cut in long strips
• 1 julienned carrot
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper cut
• 40 grams of baby spinach
• 100 grams of sushi grade salmon

Instructions:

1. Slice salmon into thin, equal slices
2. Lay one sheet of plastic wrap over the bamboo rolling mat
3. Place the nori with the shiny and smooth side down
4. Cover the nori evenly with sliced salmon, leaving the top ¼ of nori empty
5. Place the strips of cucumber, bell pepper, carrots and baby spinach in the center
6. Lifting the bamboo mat with the plastic wrap, nori and salmon with your thumb and index finger, while using your other finger securing the ingredients and the wrap/roll
7. Keep rolling and once reach the empty nori, dab with cold water and stick the roll together.
8. Voila! A protein packed sushi without rice!

Japanese Sushi Without Rice: Temaki

If you are interested in making the Japanese sushi without rice, Temaki, please follow the instructions below:

1. Cut the nori into 4 smaller pieces.
2. Place the 1 sheet of nori onto the palm of your hand with one corner point towards your fingers in a diamond shape.
3. Place a few leaves of baby spinach.
4. Place the 1~2 slices of salmon on top of the baby spinach and then a few strips of carrot, cucumber and bell pepper in the same direction as the top corner.
5. Pull in the right corner and fold towards the left side and then tuck inside the ingredient.
6. Fold the left corner over the right side and try to close up the bottom the sushi.
7. The nori should end up looking like a cone. And you are done!
8. It is recommended to eat it as soon as possible.

You can easily replace the salmon with sweet potato for similar appearance or avocado for healthy fat. Both options are delicious and great. In addition, the sushi without rice is very easy to make and request very little skills. Yay for sushi without rice!

Conclusion

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Sushi without rice is a great option for diabetics or people on keto or paleo diet. In addition, sushi without rice is simple to make. You can make it the regular cylindrical sushi roll or the Japanese temaki style, like a bouquet. Sushi without rice is a perfect choice for the sudden sushi craving and you can’t wait for the sushi rice to cook. It also a very fun activity with friends and family. Like any other sushi recipes, you can alter the ingredients to your preference.

If you are interested in finding out more about different kinds of sushi recipes, here are articles about healthy sushi recipes or vegan sushi recipes.

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